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HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-September 6, 2007 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)
Thursday, Sept. 6
Friday, Sept. 7
Saturday, Sept. 8
- Birth of Mary
- We celebrate the birthday of Mary, the mother of Jesus. On that day, we honor the Life and faith of Mary. We reflect on the Incarnation, when, through the power of the Holy Spirit and in acceptance of God’s will, Mary gave birth to the Son of God-Jesus, our Savior.
September 8-9
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
September 9, 2007
Read Sunday's Gospel, Luke 14:25-33
Gospel Summary
The people in the large crowd that Jesus addressed in Sunday's Gospel were deeply committed to loving and honoring their parents. That's why Jesus' words must have been shocking to them saying that they must turn from their parents. The point Jesus wanted to make was that nothing, not family nor possessions, could interfere with a person's choice to follow Jesus. Followers of Jesus were to carefully calculate their commitment. Jesus meticulously helped them understand this process by comparing it to a builder who carefully planned out the structure to be built before breaking ground or to a military leader who calculated the size of his army versus the opponent's. The follower must be willing to pay the price of discipleship before making the choice so that he/she doesn't quit the commitment.
Reflection for Families
This is a hard reading for parents if we take it literally. It helps to understand that Jesus was making a point about how committed we should be if we want to follow him. Discipleship is not something we go away by ourselves and do. It's how we live in our everyday world. It's how we treat our children, our friends and spouses, coworkers, neighbors, and strangers. When we count the cost of discipleship each morning when we get out of bed, we might consider the challenges we will face with people throughout the day. Even thinking ahead about how we will deal with expected issues or unexpected irritations will help us act like disciples. Asking Jesus to help us throughout the day will remind us that we are not alone!
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Have each person in the family cut out a cross from a large sheet of paper and draw symbols on the cross that describe their personal commitment to Jesus. Help family members realize that discipleship is demanded in our everyday lives, at home, at work, at school, in our neighborhoods and community. After the symbols are finished, share your ideas of what you might turn away from in order to faithfully follow Jesus. What kind of planning and foresight does it take for you to do the things you've drawn on your cross?
Discussion Starters
1. One thing in my life that gets in the way of following Jesus is ...
2. One person I know who lives this Gospel and is a faithful follower of Jesus is . . . and I see him/her paying the price of discipleship by ...
3. As a follower, I think Jesus expects me to ...
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SAFETY REGULATIONS – For safety and insurance reasons we ask that no student arrive at school before 7:40 a.m. There is no yard supervision prior to this time or after 3:15 p.m. (12:45 p.m. Fridays). Students not following these rules will be placed in Kid’s Club for their safety and parents will be charged.
AN EVENING OF MUSIC – Don’t miss an incredible evening of music and song! Join us when we welcome singer-songwriter and Music Missionary, John Angotti, to our parish on September 12th. John’s inspirational and uplifting music touches the heart and refreshes the soul. Bring your friends and family to this beautiful event.
CARPOOL SIGNS – Please place the enclosed sign with your family name on your dash board each time you drive- through the carpool line. This helps us identify you quickly and speed up the line. Thanks to Mr. Jurado for making these for us.
BOX TOPS – Clip Box Tops, send Box Tops to school and HNM earns cash. Please remember the Box Tops must have the expiration on it to be valid. Have fun clipping! You can visit www.boxtops4education.com for a list of participating products.
YARD SUPERVISION – We need help on Tuesdays from 12:15-12:50 p.m. and on Thursdays from 10:00-10:30 a.m. If you can help, please call Mrs. Kuzmickas @ ext. 226.
SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDDREN – HNM School is committed to safeguarding our children. Anyone coming to volunteer at our school, or driving children to and from field trips or sporting events, must be fingerprinted according to the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Livescan forms are available from Mrs. Kuzmickas.
PERMISSION TO WALK – Students who walk home after school must have a letters signed by the parent of file in the school office.
ORDER YOUR 2007 FAMILY FEST T-SHIRT – Available after Mass and at the pastoral center for $10. Students may wear these T-shirts to school October 8-11, AND for PE throughout the year!
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